Top 12 Similarities Between Adrian Peterson and Me

Back in September, Rob wrote a neat little list about why he and BJ Novak should be good friends. This list stemmed from a frank g-chat conversation about our man-crushes. Though originally my list had been limited to Paul Rudd and Donald Barthelme, I must be honest with myself and include Adrian Peterson, starting running back for the Minnesota Vikings, as well. While I'm not so presumptuous as to suggest that AP and I should be best friends (since he's all the times busy carrying the Minnesota Vikings on his back), I think it is important to point out the following similarities!

12. Adrian Peterson and I are both 23.

We're off to a great start!

11. Adrian Peterson's last name is Peterson.

My name is Peter and I am someone's son!

10. Adrian Peterson left college after his junior year.

I could have graduated in three also, but I was too lazy to fit in Music Hum.

9. In college, Adrian Peterson was a runner-up for the Heisman Trophy.

In high school, I was a runner-up for the Outstanding Senior Award. Though Adrian Peterson no longer holds a grudge, my venomous rage is still brewing after all these years.

8. Once, Mel Kiper Jr. said of Adrian Peterson: "You can make the argument, [Peterson] is the best player in this draft, if not, certainly one of the top three."

Once, Mel Kiper Jr. said of me: "Oh no, [that kid] is knocking at my door again--I bet he wants to see my Big Board."

7. After being drafted, Adrian Peterson said, "I want to be the best player to ever play this game."

As a lifelong Vikings fan, I have to agree--I want him to be the best player, too.

6. Eight games into his career, Adrian Peterson set the NFL record for most rushing yards in a single game, with 296.

Eight days into my career, I'd set the lab record for high fives.

5. Adrian Peterson wears an Adrian Peterson jersey EVERY Sunday.

Earlier this year, I bought an Adrian Peterson jersey. I wear it most Sundays.

4. Adrian Peterson has rushed for 1,015 yards so far this year.

I am all the times rushing everywhere. There's so much to do!

3. Adrian Peterson's nickname is All Day, though he is sometimes called The Purple Jesus.

My nickname is Pete, though I am sometimes called Petey. Adrian Peterson and I both have nicknames.

2. Last week, Adrian Peterson scored the game winning touchdown against the Packers.

I've scored many game-winning touchdowns in no-holds-barred, trick-play-laden, snow-means-we-can-play-tackle sandlot football games.

1. Here is a picture of Adrian Peterson.

Here is a picture of me.